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Abby

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo
Colborne, ON
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Abby! Typical to her lineage, this beautiful girl is full of energy, and is at her best when she has lots of opportunities to use her brain and move her body. She is currently in a boarding facility and enjoys the company of other dogs, but we feel she might do best as solo dog as she does show signs of possessiveness of her people, and might be happiest not having to share the attention. While she has no issues with the kennel kitty at her current residence, Abby was returned from an adoptive placement as she would give chase the cats in the home. While we feel this may have been due to a need for more stimulation, it may be most ideal to find Abby a pet-free home.Abby does have a few quirks, that we feel only make her more endearing! She has a very toothy bark, which can appear intimidating, but don`t let that fool you. Her kindness shows through in her eyes, and she has demonstrated zero signs of aggressive behaviour. She also has a tendency to hover protectively over her food, toys and treats, but has not had any negative reactions to anyone nearby. However, this may be something she needs to work on over time until she understands that her people or other animals are not a threat to the items she values.Abby would benefit greatly from attending obedience classes to strengthen her leash skills and basic manners. She does pull on a traditional leash, but we have found a halti to be an effective way of controlling this. Generally as her excitement and curiosity wanes during her walks, she settles nicely. She is fully house trained, and is fine in the car.Due to her energy level, Abby would benefit from having a fully fenced yard where she can supplement her walks with yard play to keep her in balance. As a very smart girl, she would love challenging games and activities that make her use her brain.If you would like to be considered for Abby, please visit our web site at www.K9C.ca to complete our online application. Only those will be reviewed by our placement team. Please note, our dogs are placed on a `best fit` basis and not first come first served. Due to the high volume of apps we receive, only those deemed to be a potential match will be contacted.
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Pal

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Colborne, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Pal! This young dog is looking for a quiet home with an active lifestyle. His ideal match would be an active single person who is not away from home for extended periods of time.Pal loves human companionship, but it does take him some time to trust and warm up to any kind of physical touch. Loud noises also tend to stress him out, and this is why a quiet environment but active lifestyle is ideal for Pal. He would also benefit greatly from having a social dog in his home who can match his playful energy, but also help him to build confidence and feel safe.If you are looking for a walking companion, look no further than Pal! He loves adventures and will have his nose to the ground the entire time! Any walk that allows him the opportunity to dip his toe beans in water are his favourite! A rural home in a quiet neighbourhood would be the best fit for this little guy, as he is a little nervous and reactive around busy traffic. Walks are a very integral part of Pal`s needs to stay in balance and as a high energy/anxiety dog, Pal is currently on Trazadone and Fluoxetine twice a day to help him regulate his emotions and reactivity. These are supports that Pal will need for life, in combination with lots of activity to be at his best and to feel his best as well.A fully fenced yard is an absolute must for Pal. Invisible or agricultural (hedges) will not be suitable for him.Pal is exceptionally clean and well-mannered in the home. He has no destructive behaviours, and is fully crate trained. Pal enjoys sharing toys while at play with another dog, but he has shown guarding tendencies with humans, so this will be something that has to be carefully monitored.We would not recommend Pal for a home with cats as he does like to chase and bark a them. We also feel that a kid-free environment is a must for Pal, and if his forever home has visitors, he should be crated as he could quickly become overwhelmed with a lot of noise and unusual activity.Pal is currently eating a wet food diet, and he enjoys liver treats as well. The true way to Pal`s heart is to allow him a lot of time and space to feel safe before expecting too much from him. While he does love to be loved, it seems like he may have experienced some trauma and is very unsure of new people. His adopter will need to understand that he will need time and patience to feel safe and build his confidence before he will show his softer side.As a hypoall
We'll also keep you updated on Patch's adoption status with email updates.
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Patch

Labrador Retriever Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Colborne, ON
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Patch came to our care as an owner surrender when his family moved West. He's a protective boy over his family and will bark at new people, but give him just a couple of mins and he's a friend for LIFE! He's an active boy who settles in very well, he is both crate trained and house trained. He may knock young children over given his size but he's a GENTLE and KIND "giant" Patch had extremely bad ears upon his arrival, he's been to the vet for his neuter and cleaned at that time. He has just a couple more days of antibiotics and ear drops. We had an allergy test done and it appears the cause of his ears being full of guck and infection was the food, He now eats a diet of grain free kibble and he's healing up very well! He's a handsome fellow with a wonderful temperament.
We'll also keep you updated on Tupper's adoption status with email updates.
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Tupper

Siberian Husky

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Colborne, ON
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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From a remote Northern community in danger of being shot in a dog cull, Tupper made her way to us here at the rescue retreat. She's a gal full of joy and loves meeting all new people. She goes to doggie day care as has learned to make new friends! She's an energetic gal who will require a fenced yard and exercise. Small children may be knocked over by her exuberance
We'll also keep you updated on Fifi (bonded with Sassy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Fifi (bonded with Sassy)

Chinese Crested

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Colborne, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Meet Sissy & Fifi! If you appreciate this breed, you will definitely want to consider this adorable twosome! These girls are full of personality and charm! They are looking for a happily-ever-after home willing to welcome them both as these two go together like peas and carrots! Don`t be fooled though, they also LOVE their humans as well. We feel they would do best in a home without kids, or kids 10+. They currently share their foster home with big and little dogs, as well as cats. They have zero issues sharing space with other animals, though they can be a little nervous around bigger dogs, particularly when they are first introduced. Once they feel safe, they are pretty much indifferent.Though they are bonded, they do appreciate some breaks from one another, as one may wander off to burrow under pillows and blankets in the next room for a nap. They adore car rides, and seem to know what`s up when going through the Tim`s drive through! These dogs have never met any kind of human food they weren`t down to try, and you might have to keep an eye on them, as they are quick to try to steal and run with food left within their reach. Both girls are pee pad trained as well as leash trained, though Sissy may tire after her pee and ask to be carried the rest of the way.These girls do appreciate having access to their own crates to come and go as they please, and when left alone, Foster Mama lets them free roam in a contained room with their crates open, and often finds they will put themselves in their respective crates for a nap. FM does not recommend crating them together unless the door is fully open. They do prefer to be with their people as much as possible, so their ideal family would be work-from-home, or just homebodies where they would not find themselves left on their own for extended periods of time.These two cuddlers can show some mild resource guarding of their people, but give clear signs when they don`t want to share, and it has been easily managed. They are very food motivated, but not particularly interested in toys. They can be mischievous, but are true couch potatoes most of the time.Though the Chinese Crested is considered a hypoallergenic breed, their sparse coats will still require regular grooming. If you would like to be considered for Sissy & Fifi, please visit our web site at www.K9C.ca to complete our online application as only those apps will be reviewed by our placement team. Please note, our dogs
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy (bonded with Fifi)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy (bonded with Fifi)

Chinese Crested

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Colborne, ON
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
Meet Sissy & Fifi! If you appreciate this breed, you will definitely want to consider this adorable twosome! These girls are full of personality and charm! They are looking for a happily-ever-after home willing to welcome them both as these two go together like peas and carrots! Don`t be fooled though, they also LOVE their humans as well. We feel they would do best in a home without kids, or kids 10+. They currently share their foster home with big and little dogs, as well as cats. They have zero issues sharing space with other animals, though they can be a little nervous around bigger dogs, particularly when they are first introduced. Once they feel safe, they are pretty much indifferent.Though they are bonded, they do appreciate some breaks from one another, as one may wander off to burrow under pillows and blankets in the next room for a nap. They adore car rides, and seem to know what`s up when going through the Tim`s drive through! These dogs have never met any kind of human food they weren`t down to try, and you might have to keep an eye on them, as they are quick to try to steal and run with food left within their reach. Both girls are pee pad trained as well as leash trained, though Sissy may tire after her pee and ask to be carried the rest of the way.These girls do appreciate having access to their own crates to come and go as they please, and when left alone, Foster Mama lets them free roam in a contained room with their crates open, and often finds they will put themselves in their respective crates for a nap. FM does not recommend crating them together unless the door is fully open. They do prefer to be with their people as much as possible, so their ideal family would be work-from-home, or just homebodies where they would not find themselves left on their own for extended periods of time.These two cuddlers can show some mild resource guarding of their people, but give clear signs when they don`t want to share, and it has been easily managed. They are very food motivated, but not particularly interested in toys. They can be mischievous, but are true couch potatoes most of the time.Though the Chinese Crested is considered a hypoallergenic breed, their sparse coats will still require regular grooming. If you would like to be considered for Sissy & Fifi, please visit our web site at www.K9C.ca to complete our online application as only those apps will be reviewed by our placement team. Please note, our dogs

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K9 Crusaders

Colborne, ON K0K 1S0

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Ruff Start New Beginnings

527 Chapman Rd, Colborne, ON K0K 1S0

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Doggytime™Canine Care & Rescue

Trent Hills, Warkworth, ON K0K 3K0

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Loyalist Humane Society

P.O. Box 6108, Picton, ON K0K 3L0

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Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward

34 Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2

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Fixed Fur Life

P.O. Box 20091, Belleville, ON K8N 1P0

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Shelter of Hope Animal Services

2363 Theatre Road South, P.O. Box 1060 , Cobourg, ON K9A 4J7

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Northumberland Humane Society

371 Ward Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 4A4

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DIBS Rescue - Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County, ON K0K 2T0

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